LAC 46:LXIII.6301. General Definitions

A. The application of the following definitions are limited to Title 46; Part LXIII. Psychologists; Subpart 3. Licensed Psychological Associates. B. Definitions Applicant—a person who submits to the board the required application fee and the complete prescribed application which includes evidence that the person satisfies the requirements for licensed psychological associate license set forth §6501 of this Subpart. ASPPB—the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. Consultant—a licensed psychologist or medical psychologist, licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:1360.51 et seq., who provides advice and expertise on a case-by-case basis, lacks functional authority, and is neither legally nor professionally liable for psychological services rendered. Continuing Professional Supervision—supervision as defined in Chapter 73 of this Subpart. Degree—a master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree from a program as defined herein. Emergency Temporary Registration (ETC)—an expedited registration permitting the registrant to temporarily practice psychology in Louisiana granted only during a declared public health emergency. Foreign Graduate—a person who has a conferred degree from a college, university, or professional school outside of the United States or Canada, which program meets the accreditation or equivalency requirements of this Subpart. Full-Time—is engaging in the practice of psychology or supervised practice 35 or more hours per week. General Professional Supervision—a type of supervision as defined in Chapter 73 of this Subpart. Graduate—a person who has a conferred degree from a program meeting the requirements of this Subpart. Health Service Psychology—the provision of direct health care/behavioral health care services in psychology, which provision of services includes, but is not limited to, assessment, screening, psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, remediation, consultation, and supervision. Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)—a person who has been granted a license pursuant to this Subpart. Part-Time—is engaging in the practice of psychology 20 to 30 hours per week or 80 to 120 hours per month. Professional Examination—the examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) as constructed by the ASPPB. Program—a structured and organized set of academic activities /requirements that lead to the award of a Degree in health service psychology, and which program meets the requirements set forth in Chapter 67 of this Subpart. Qualified Supervisor or Supervisor—is a person who is licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:2356, or a medical psychologist, licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:1360.51 et seq., and authorized pursuant to Chapter 73 of this Subpart to provide supervised training in Louisiana to a candidate for licensure as a licensed psychological associate, subject to the jurisdiction of the board. Regionally Accredited University—a degree-granting institution of higher learning accredited by a Regional Accrediting Organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA). Registrant—an applicant granted an Emergency Temporary Registration as set forth in this Subpart. Substitute Supervisor—a qualified supervisor who has been designated by the supervisor of record to provide supervision to a candidate for a specific and limited duration, and who is authorized to intervene with a client. Supervised Practice Plan—a form prescribed by the board, documenting, in part, a bona fide relationship with a qualified supervisor and outlining the applicant’s plan to complete supervised practice requirements for licensure; the Supervised Practice Plan identifies the supervisor of record and requires board approval prior to implementation. Supervisee—candidate for licensure who may practice psychology only pursuant to a Supervised Practice Plan approved by the board and under the supervision of a qualified supervisor meeting the requirements set forth in this Subpart. Supervisor of Record—the qualified supervisor listed on the Supervised Practice Plan approved by the board. Withdrawal—the removal of an Application from board consideration.